MOT Status
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187,225 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
nsr & osr tyrer valves perrished
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nsr & osr tyrer valves perrished
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold area (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
under trays fitted obscuring some components
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
front wipers worn and smearing
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front wipers worn and smearing
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge 225/50/17 94v
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BL08 TWG is a 2008 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
Across all 2008 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 106,497 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL08 TWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BL08 TWG registered?
BL08 TWG is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 6 August 2008.
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